A behavioral intervention can decrease asthma exacerbations in older adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults have higher rates of asthma morbidity and mortality compared with younger age groups. Few interventions are tailored to this population.

Objective

To evaluate a self-management asthma intervention in older adults.

Methods

Adults age 55 and older with persistent asthma were enrolled into blinded, randomized controlled trial of a 6-session asthma self-management intervention. This educational intervention was conducted in group sessions and through individual telephone calls. Outcomes including asthma exacerbations (defined as unscheduled office visits, emergency department visits, or hospitalizations for asthma), spirometric values, FeNO, asthma control, asthma quality of life, and asthma self-management were assessed at 3, 6, and 12 months.

SUBMITTER: Baptist AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7042081 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature